Applying for a Community Foundation scholarship has never been easier.
2021 Scholarship Applications will be open on January 15.
Complete this common Eligibility Quiz as a starting point. The software prompts you to provide all the information necessary. After completing the questions on the Quiz, you will have access to multiple scholarships that match your qualifications. You will need to apply for each scholarship separately.
Scholarship Eligibility Quiz
Applying to renew a Community Foundation scholarship?
You still need to complete the Eligibility Quiz. Upon completion, you will be taken to the appropriate renewal application.
Scholarships are available for students graduating high school, those in college or trade school, and medical school students, even 3 and 4-year-olds have the opportunity to qualify for a year of preschool tuition. All Community Foundation scholarships are listed below with links to individual scholarship descriptions and information.
A Scholarship Can Change Your Life!
| Status | Scholarship | Description | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arciniega, Edward Scholarship | For graduating seniors from Churchill County High School, Charter School, or from a Churchill County Home-school program, intending to study at a 2-4 year college, having studied a foreign language for at least 4 years. | 03/31/2021 | |
| Atlantis Award of Excellence | For children and grandchildren of Atlantis Team Members who are college-bound seniors or currently enrolled in college. Restricted to UNR or UNLV. Recipients must either be enrolled in UNLV's Hospitality Program or a related discipline at UNR. | 04/30/2021 | |
| Bain, Alan, Initiative in Math or Science | Rewards students in 9th-12th grade for their achievements in science or math, based on their submitted project. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Becker, Jack and Jane Medical School Scholarship | For students entering or currently attending UNR Medical School. Must be graduate of a Nevada High School and be a current Nevada resident. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Belding, Orville Memorial | For student athletes born and raised in Nevada and graduating from a Washoe County High School. | 02/28/2021 | |
| Boston Family Scholarship | For high school seniors, college sophomores or juniors to attend a 4-year college in Nevada to pursue a teaching degree. | 03/31/2021 | |
| Bowker, Peggy Women in Engineering Scholarship | For women entering or studying at the UNR School of Engineering. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Claudine Williams Harrah's Las Vegas Employee Scholarship | Any high school senior or current college student (GED acceptable) whose parent or guardian is a full-time employee in grade L14 or below and employed by Harrah's for at least three consecutive years when the application is submitted. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Dreiling, Robert and Judy | To support students in northern Nevada who have received their high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate who are enrolled in an Associate’s Degree track or certificate program at the school of their choice. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Foster Children Education Scholarship | For high school graduates who are, or have been, in foster care in state of Nevada and who intend to earnestly pursue high education with at least a 3.0 GPA. | 04/30/2021 | |
| GIAR First-Generation Grandmothers Scholarship | For first generation young women from Nevada or Hawaii of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American and South American Ancestry. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Huth, Otto, A. Scholarship | For graduating high school seniors who are seeking support for post-high school education (at a university, community college, business school, or trade school) who are minors in custody of a Nevada child welfare agency or foster care.” | 04/15/2021 | |
| Lymbery, Gordon Scholarship | For Nevada residents who have graduated from a Northern Nevada high school or who have obtained a GED in Nevada and plan to seek a degree or certificate. | 03/15/2021 | |
| Michel, General Fred, Career In Aviation Scholarship | For graduating seniors interested in careers in areo-space or aviation. | 03/31/2021 | |
| Jean Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship | For students from Washoe County who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a Physician Assistant program or Medical School program | 04/15/2021 | |
| Nevada Air National Guard Scholarship | For active enlisted members or their dependents to attend UNR. | 04/01/2021 | |
| NV Energy Powerful Partnerships | For high school seniors in the northern Nevada service area. Up to 30 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded and 2 additional $2,000 scholarships for dependents of NV Energy employees. | 02/29/2020 | |
| Officer Mike Scofield Memorial Scholarship | For northern Nevada students who are active participants in a Bible-based Christian church. | 04/30/2021 | |
| Olds, Diane, Memorial Education Scholarship | For students who are graduating or have graduated from Reed, Sparks, or Hug who are interested in pursuing teaching as a career. | 03/01/2021 | |
| Quilici, Reno and Gloria Scholarship | For graduating seniors and Churchill residents, who may think college is out of reach, but who show potential, have drive, and are likely to succeed. | 04/01/2021 | |
| Read With Me Preschool Scholarship | Provides one year of preschool tuition for children who show an aptitude for reading, ages 2.5 to 5, to attend select schools in Reno and Sparks. | 04/30/2021 | |
| Reno Pops Orchestra Hillary Case Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be participants in Reno Pops Orchestra and must be committed to making music a part of their life. High school seniors, college students, and returning college students are eligible to apply. | 05/15/2021 | |
| Rotary, Reno Central Scholarship | For graduating seniors from Wooster and Hug High Schools. | 02/28/2021 | |
| Satre, Phil and Jennifer, Medical Education Scholarship | For UNR students who are enrolled in the UNR Med School's Post-Baccalaureate Program, or rising 1st year medical students, to provide support for individuals who are committed to pursuing a medical degree—with the intent to practice in Nevada. | 04/01/2021 | |
| Phil and Jennifer Satre Scholarship | For graduating high school senior children of Nevada Caesars Entertainment employees, especially children of tip and wage earners. | 04/01/2021 | |
| Smith Family, Ron and Linda Scholarship | A one-time award of up to $1,000 for a student attending Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, or Great Basin College, who is pursuing a degree or certificate program. | 04/30/2021 | |
| Stegelmeyer, Eugene & Nadine Scholarship | Eligible students are graduating seniors in a Washoe County High School (or students pursuing post-secondary or graduate studies in teaching and/or geriatrics) who will attend teaching and/or geriatric programs through a community or junior college, private school, or accredited college or university—in or outside of Nevada | 03/01/2021 | |
| Steingard Family Scholarship | For graduating high school seniors, 1st generation college students, who will attend TMCC or UNR to pursue a business or education degree. | 03/15/2021 | |
| Stockman, John, Memorial Scholarship | For a graduating senior from high school or home school in Washoe, Douglas, Carson City, Storey, Lyon, and Churchill counties, and South Lake Tahoe High School. | 04/30/2021 | |
| Systems Consultants Scholarship | For graduating seniors from Churchill County High School, Churchill County Charter School, or from a Churchill County home-school program interested in math or computer science. | 03/31/2021 | |
| Mary J. Yamamoto Memorial Scholarship | For graduating high school seniors from Nevada and Michigan who will be attending accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools to obtain and 2 or 4-year degree, or certificate. | 04/15/2021 | |
| Zonta Club of Greater Reno Scholarship Fund | Applicants for YWPA award must be between 16 and 19 on April 1. | 03/15/2021 |